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Congratulations to the 8th graders who graduated from middle school today! We are so proud of what they have accomplished, both academically and personally.  Valedictorian Brian Li and Salutatorian Jie Lin shared words of wisdom with the graduating class as part of the ceremony.  Anher Walid, Middle School Student Government Treasurer, provided a review of the year's activities and Dana Gayosso, High School Student Council Vice President, gave a warm welcome to the incoming freshmen. Certificates and awards were presented by Russell O. West, CEO/Superintendent; Jane Moran, Special Assistant to the CEO/Superintendent; and Catrina Zowak, Lower School Principal.

The 2024 Senior Award Ceremony was held on June 6th.  Cristhian de la Cruz was announced as the Valedictorian and Robinho Cruz was recognized as the Salutatorian. Student emcees Eliana Mera and Braynerd de la Rosa provided engaging commentary throughout the event. Photo credits go to student photographers Evelin Jacobo and Michael Tinnelly. 

Click here to see the list of Senior Award recipients.

Lexington School and Center for the Deaf is pleased to announce that they have contracted with Innivee Strategies, a Deaf-led leadership and organizational development firm, to lead the search process for its next CEO/Superintendent. 

Click here to see the video announcement (ASL with English captions and narration) by Kim Kurz, Ph.D., Board Co-President, and Shane Feldman, CEO of Innivee Strategies.

Six middle school students - Brian, Hai Wen, Imhotep, Jie, Nicolas, & Zahra - were selected to have their poems published as part of Creative Communication's Spring 2024 writing contest.

Congrats to the Bluejay softball team for winning the Metro League Softball Championship two years in a row! Coaches Spencer Stelmach and Patricia McKenzie would like to commend the team for their hard work, effort, and sportsmanship throughout the season. Way to go Bluejays!

The Lexington Museum will be hosting the First Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception on Friday, June 28, 2024 from 5-10 pm in the school library. Tickets are $60. Please RSVP by June 17, 2024 as space is limited.  Click here to register!

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The Athletics Department will be holding car washes on May 9, 16, 23, 30 and June 6 from 2:45 - 5:30 pm to raise funds for the sports teams. Fees are $15 for coupe/sedan cars and $20 for SUVs/large cars.  Location: Corner of 73rd Street and 30th Avenue. Cash and credit cards are accepted!

Thirty-eight ninth and tenth graders participated in our 2024 Science Fair on Wednesday, April 3rd. Congratulations to the students who spent many hours preparing their projects. Thanks to everyone who supported the event and a special thank you to the high school science department - teachers Grace Ann Ashley, Dolly Dominguez, and Shaunina Young and IAs Sabrina Torres and Lalita Chaitoo.

Click here to see the full list of award winners!

The Board of Trustees of the Lexington School and Center for the Deaf accept Superintendent/CEO Russell O. West’s resignation from his position effective June 30, 2024, with appreciation for his leadership and numerous accomplishments, including obtaining dual accreditation for Lexington School and the completion of the 5-Year Strategic Plan. The Lexington Board of Trustees wish him well and recognize his desire to focus on his family (wife, Gabi and children, Rowen and Milo) in this new chapter.        Click here to view the message in ASL.